Details

Details

The hike starts on the outskirts of Dublin, where we walk up through the Kilmashogue forest on a well made track , as we ascend we will get a fine view across Dublin to Howth Head and the coast, and on a fine day can see as far as the Mourne Mountains to the north. We continue uphill on the Wicklow Way, a good mountain path, and as we approach Fairy Castle there are far reaching views of the Wicklow mountains to the south.

Grade: Easy/Moderate (Forest tracks and mountain paths).

Meeting point: Kilmashogue car park, 11.00am

Pick up point in Dublin: Tourist office, Suffolk Street, 10.00am (Transport can be provided, but spaces are limited, €5 per person, please contact us).

OSI Sheet: 56

Height gain: 360 metres (1180 ft.)

Distance: 11.5 km (7.2 miles)

Time: Approx. 4.5 hours

Cost €25.00 per person

(Please note: to do this hike you must have waterproof walking shoes, a waterproof jacket, warm clothing and warm hat and gloves. Without these items you will regrettably be excluded from participating. We have a limited supply of gear available to loan, but not boots. Please contact us.)

Time

All Day (Wednesday)

About us

Mountaintrails is a small, independent, Irish business specialising in guided walking trips and mountain training, founded and run by Russell Mills and born out of his long time love of mountains and wild places.Qualified Mountain LeaderRescue and Emergency Care First Aid qualifiedFully insuredOver 35 years experienceNationally accredited by Mountaineering IrelandRated ‘Excellent’ on TripAdvisor